San Luis Obispo Events

Surfing for Hope was created to help inspire people challenged by cancer through the positive energy of surfing. The success of our Surfing for Hope Annual Longboard Surf Contest, combined with great community support, encourages us to grow to help even more in the fight against cancer by taking to the water. We give our sincere thanks for your participation, and helping to make our programs a success.

In its 52nd year, the Great Western Bicycle Rally in Paso Robles welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities to participate in a 4 day festival over Memorial Day weekend. An affordable family event, the festival features bicycle rides of varying levels, including a 104 mile century ride called the Giro di Paso and a women-specific ride called the Velo de Femme. Kids are also catered for at the event with a Bicycle Roadeo, a bike decorating session, a family "bicycle train" ride and loads more!

Saturday, September 17, 5-8:30pm. Join Chef Jesse Smith of the Avila Valley Barn for an amazing gourmet farm-to-table dinner highlighting Avila's apple-growing heritage. This is an evening of live music by Hilary and Kate, starlight hayrides, an exceptional meal and local beer, cider and wine. TIckets $100 per person. 21+ ONLY, please. Call 805-595-2816 or visit www.avilavalleybarn.com

Sunday, September 18 from 12-4pm at the Avila Beach Promenade, bring the entire family to the Everything Apple Fair. Watch the apple pie eating showdown between the SLO County Sheriff's Department and Cal Fire on the main stage at 1pm. There will be entertainment by the Paisley Brothers Band all day. Come shop with our wonderful vendors and participate in apple-themed activities and contest! ALL FREE. Call (805)627-1997 or visit www.avilabeachcc.com

Pianist Anna Polonsky and Violinist and Music Director Scott Yoo take you on a one-hour tour behind the music, giving you insights into the composer's history and sharing their perspectives on the works with artistry and humor.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 23 in D major, K. 306
FREDERIC CHOPIN - Ballade No. 1 in G minor, op. 23 & Ballade No. 23 in A-flat major, op. 47.

This weekend explores three centuries of chamber music's artistic progress. Mozart's sonatas were performed in royal court chambers throughout Europe. Chopin's challenging Ballades beguiled attendees in 19th century Parisian salons. And Prokofiev's passionate Violin Sonata No. 1, written during World War II, was so beloved by the composer that it was performed at his funeral.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 23 in D major, K.306
FREDERIC CHOPIN - Ballade No. 1 in G m...

This weekend explores three centuries of chamber music's artistic progress. Mozart's sonatas were performed in royal court chambers throughout Europe. Chopin's challenging Ballades beguiled attendees in 19th century Parisian salons. And Prokofiev's passionate Violin Sonata No. 1, written during World War II, was so beloved by the composer that it was performed at his funeral.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 23 in D major, K.306
FREDERIC CHOPIN - Ballade No. 1 in G minor, op. 23 & Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, op. 47
SERGEI PROKOFIEV - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F minor, op. 80

French composers in the 20th century reinvented melody through impressionism and neo-classicism. The melodic works by Gabriel Faure, Jean Cras and Albert Roussel were written at a time when jazz sounds from the United States had crossed the pond. Rounding out this imaginative and evocative program is a jazz riff on the baroque style by living composer Noam Elkies.
NOAM ELKIES- E Sonata for flute and keyboard in E minor, op. 40
Alice Dade, Flute & John Novacek, Piano
GABRIEL FAURE - Piano Quart...

Join the artists in a musical and culinary adventure. Award-winning wines from Lone Madrone Winery are paired with local, fresh cuisine by Pacific Harvest Catering in the intimate setting of Marcie and John Lindvall's wine country home. Enjoy the hospitality of San Luis Obispo County and hear the artists perform program highlights.
SERGEI PROKOFIEV - Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 in F minor, op. 80

Join SLOMA and the SLO Strummers for a ukulele potluck and concert with Maui's Anthony Pfluke. Anthony is 16 years old and plays new and traditional Hawaiian music.
Concert presented by SLO Strummers Ukulele Society of the Central Coast.
For more information, please visit anthonypfluke.com or slostrummers.org. Tickets purchased online at sloma.org or call 543.8562.
DETAILS // Monday, September 25 from 5 to 7 PM.
Tickets $15 for concert and food. Free entry for children under 10 years.

Surfing for Hope was created to help inspire people challenged by cancer through the positive energy of surfing. The success of our Surfing for Hope Annual Longboard Surf Contest, combined with great community support, encourages us to grow to help even more in the fight against cancer by taking to the water. We give our sincere thanks for your participation, and helping to make our programs a success.

In its 52nd year, the Great Western Bicycle Rally in Paso Robles welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities to participate in a 4 day festival over Memorial Day weekend. An affordable family event, the festival features bicycle rides of varying levels, including a 104 mile century ride called the Giro di Paso and a women-specific ride called the Velo de Femme. Kids are also catered for at the event with a Bicycle Roadeo, a bike decorating session, a family "bicycle train" ride and loads more!

Saturday, September 17, 5-8:30pm. Join Chef Jesse Smith of the Avila Valley Barn for an amazing gourmet farm-to-table dinner highlighting Avila's apple-growing heritage. This is an evening of live music by Hilary and Kate, starlight hayrides, an exceptional meal and local beer, cider and wine. TIckets $100 per person. 21+ ONLY, please. Call 805-595-2816 or visit www.avilavalleybarn.com

Sunday, September 18 from 12-4pm at the Avila Beach Promenade, bring the entire family to the Everything Apple Fair. Watch the apple pie eating showdown between the SLO County Sheriff's Department and Cal Fire on the main stage at 1pm. There will be entertainment by the Paisley Brothers Band all day. Come shop with our wonderful vendors and participate in apple-themed activities and contest! ALL FREE. Call (805)627-1997 or visit www.avilabeachcc.com

Pianist Anna Polonsky and Violinist and Music Director Scott Yoo take you on a one-hour tour behind the music, giving you insights into the composer's history and sharing their perspectives on the works with artistry and humor.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 23 in D major, K. 306
FREDERIC CHOPIN - Ballade No. 1 in G minor, op. 23 & Ballade No. 23 in A-flat major, op. 47.

This weekend explores three centuries of chamber music's artistic progress. Mozart's sonatas were performed in royal court chambers throughout Europe. Chopin's challenging Ballades beguiled attendees in 19th century Parisian salons. And Prokofiev's passionate Violin Sonata No. 1, written during World War II, was so beloved by the composer that it was performed at his funeral.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 23 in D major, K.306
FREDERIC CHOPIN - Ballade No. 1 in G m...

This weekend explores three centuries of chamber music's artistic progress. Mozart's sonatas were performed in royal court chambers throughout Europe. Chopin's challenging Ballades beguiled attendees in 19th century Parisian salons. And Prokofiev's passionate Violin Sonata No. 1, written during World War II, was so beloved by the composer that it was performed at his funeral.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 23 in D major, K.306
FREDERIC CHOPIN - Ballade No. 1 in G minor, op. 23 & Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, op. 47
SERGEI PROKOFIEV - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F minor, op. 80

French composers in the 20th century reinvented melody through impressionism and neo-classicism. The melodic works by Gabriel Faure, Jean Cras and Albert Roussel were written at a time when jazz sounds from the United States had crossed the pond. Rounding out this imaginative and evocative program is a jazz riff on the baroque style by living composer Noam Elkies.
NOAM ELKIES- E Sonata for flute and keyboard in E minor, op. 40
Alice Dade, Flute & John Novacek, Piano
GABRIEL FAURE - Piano Quart...

Join the artists in a musical and culinary adventure. Award-winning wines from Lone Madrone Winery are paired with local, fresh cuisine by Pacific Harvest Catering in the intimate setting of Marcie and John Lindvall's wine country home. Enjoy the hospitality of San Luis Obispo County and hear the artists perform program highlights.
SERGEI PROKOFIEV - Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 in F minor, op. 80

Join SLOMA and the SLO Strummers for a ukulele potluck and concert with Maui's Anthony Pfluke. Anthony is 16 years old and plays new and traditional Hawaiian music.
Concert presented by SLO Strummers Ukulele Society of the Central Coast.
For more information, please visit anthonypfluke.com or slostrummers.org. Tickets purchased online at sloma.org or call 543.8562.
DETAILS // Monday, September 25 from 5 to 7 PM.
Tickets $15 for concert and food. Free entry for children under 10 years.